Alterations to older structures are common and often in fire and collapse situations deadly to responders.
Consider the problems pointed out by the NIOSH 98F-17 Sudden Floor Collapse Claims the Lives of Two Firefighters case study, and write a paper that answers the following:
1. Write an introduction based on the needed information found in the writing assignment expectations guide I provided below.
2. What part did the building design, layout, and structure play in the incident which caused the loss of the fire personnel?
3. What information should have been gleaned from the exterior of the structure that the structure had been modified?
4. How could an improperly installed “relieving” wall actually strain the structure?
5. What provisions are there in your jurisdiction’s codes or procedures to cover the recommendation to “ensure that modifications/renovations to buildings are in compliance with applicable building codes?
6. Life safety codes and building codes are often separate and enforced by different agencies. How are these codes and standards enforced in your jurisdiction?
7. Write a conclusion based on the needed information found in the writing assignment expectations guide I provided below.
8. Provide a reference page.
Note: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate content for this assignment is prohibited. Per the APUS Prohibited Student Conduct Policy, the use of AI to generate content is considered Cheating. If AI use is suspected, it will be reported to the appropriate university official for further investigation.
Be sure to base your information on facts and not opinion, and be sure that first person is not used in your paper.
Assignment Requirements:
1. Three (3) Full APA Formatted Pages (This does not count the title page or the reference page)
2. APA 7th Edition (Guides located at the bottom of this page)
3. Word Document (Use Microsoft Word only) (Do not submit a PDF or a Pages document)
Paper Expectations:
The Writing Assignment Expectations document I provided at the bottom of this page goes into detail on the following information.
1. Page Number – The page number must appear in the upper right corner of the header on each page of the paper.
2. Title Page – APA 7th Edition
3. Main Parts of the Paper – The main parts or sections of the paper include the Introduction, Body and Conclusion
4. Headings – Headings are required in the paper so that the reader can distinguish between your key points throughout the body of the paper.
5. Citing Sources – Cite your quoted and paraphrased material using APA 7th Edition
6. Reference Page – Reference all material using APA 7th Edition and be sure to pay attention to the indentions for each source.
Page Setup:
1. Times New Roman font throughout the paper
2. 12 Point font size throughout the paper
3. Double Spaced
4. 1 inch Page Margins: Top, Bottom, Left and Right (Not 1.25 inches)
